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Warren Wiersbe on Running Until He Comes - Dispensational (Hebrews 12:1-2)

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"We run the race until Christ returns. The witnesses of Hebrews 11—Old Testament saints—await their full reward when we complete the church age. Jesus is at God's right hand; He will return. Until then, we run with eyes fixed on Him, awaiting the blessed hope." — Warren Wiersbe. Dispensational: running until return.

Topics & Themes

returnschurch agerewardblessed hopeawaiting

Scripture References

Hebrews 12:1-2Titus 2:13

Emotional Tone

hopeanticipationjoy

Audience

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